Marin Teen Girl Conference 2018

REGISTRATION ONLINE IS CLOSED.

If you haven't registered - no problem!! Walk-ins accepted! Be ready with your workshop choices. Come at 9 am and we will get you registered.

Breakfast and lunch provided.

Workshops for 2018 

During registration, you will select 
ONE workshop for EACH session.

Session I

 A. The Body Positive: How to Cultivate a Positive Body Image & Practice Excellent Self Care Presented by Naomi Finklestein of The Body Positive

In this workshop, girls will examine their beliefs about health, self-care, and beauty and learning new tools to help them approach all three with a positive, sustainable, and holistic approach. Goals are to challenge the concept of what a healthy person looks like, begin to view yourself as the expert of your own body, and expand your definition of beauty to include yourself.

B. Sexuality - Beyond the Rainbow   Presented by Hana Afra- Planned Parenthood Northern California 

 Sexual orientation, gender, biology, and expression – though these areas of a person’s life may influence each other, they are distinctly different and dynamic – allowing each person to have their own unique sexual identity. Come explore these concepts in a fun and interactive way. We’ll be thinking about ourselves, hearing from our peers and understanding ally ship.

C. Strength In Diversity: Career Panel of Successful Women of Color Presented by a Panel of Dynamic Working Women of Color 

Hear from a dynamic panel of remarkable women of color who will share their experiences in a range of careers. Learn what these jobs are really like and how to get started in these fields or the one of your choice. This is an opportunity to discuss the strengths of women in the workplace, what advantages they bring, and challenges they face. Each woman will offer her advice and insights on why now is best time for young women to soar in their careers! Our panelists include an attorney, a probation officer/social worker, a scientist and a doctor.

D.  Fight Back: Preventing Sexual Assault with Self Defense Presented by Liliana Gonzalez from Community Violence Solutions 

This is an interactive workshop to practice assertiveness with self-defense training and an open discussion about sexual assault prevention and empowerment for teens as well as sexual exploitation awareness.

E. Mental Health CPR: Understanding Depression, Anxiety and Suicide Prevention  

Presented by Carin Grove

Whether you want to know more about your own mental health or are worried about a friend, this workshop will help you clarify the difference between a temporary “down” feeling, and something more serious. We’ll explore causes and triggers, and learn more about suicide prevention and awareness.

F. Teen Talk in the Midst of Social Media, #MeToo and More.

Presented by Damian and Diana McDermott, female retired law enforcement supervisors

 In this workshop, we’ll discuss everything from romance, to sexual encounters, to the law and the #MeToo movement. We will throw in some talk about consent, alcohol and drugs and other juicy pieces of information. We’re not telling you what to do or think. We’re all about opening up the subject to share what is happening now. It’s okay to be uncomfortable. The key is being active and prepare when the subject is introduced in your life.

Session II

A. H.O.P.E -  Helping Ourselves Persevere Emotionally Presented by Jessica Potter 

In this workshop you will learn more about what is causing depression and anxiety, how to cope with these difficult states, and how to help yourselves and your friends when you are anxious or depressed.  

B. Are You Ready for College? Presented by a panel of College Students 

Our panel of college “experts” – Marin high school graduates currently at colleges near and far – a mentor from 10, 000 Degrees, and an independent college counselor will answer your questions and advise you on how to be prepared for life after high school! Plus special bonus info from Marin Teen Girl Ambassador alumnae who want to share their experiences with you!

C. Foster Relationships that Foster You Too! Presented by Charis Denison- Prajna Consulting

Whether it’s with friends, family, teachers or a boss, relationships are not always easy. In this workshop, we will focus on the disconnect between feeling like a “strong young woman” in some ways and then losing that feeling when it comes to advocating for yourself in both friendships and other relationships. We will introduce the idea of “The Set Up” and how young women are set up to define themselves, communicate, and behave in ways that do not serve them when it matters most. Participants will leave this workshop not feeling “talked at” but rather invited to show up in a different way in their lives after engaging with these ideas. Come ready to be heard, not lectured to!

 D. A Girl’s Guide to Advocacy and Making a Difference in Your Community Presented by Laura Eberly of the YWCA

This workshop will teach the nuts and bolts of effective advocacy. If there is something you want of change or a story you want to tell, we’ll share some of the basic tools to get you started. We’ll cover a range of community organizing and advocacy tactics from picking your issue to using your voice to rallying your community to meeting with elected officials. This workshop is interactive and relies on real-world relevant examples for teens and young adults to start getting involved in shaping our communities.

E. Your Vivid Style Presented by Jenny Bailey, Personal Image Consultant

This workshop will discuss the importance of developing your personal style in a respectful and dignified self-expression. Personal presentation encompasses what you wear, your body language, and how you express it in your everyday life. Learn the importance of appearance to help your confidence grow. 

F. Fight Back: Preventing Sexual Assault with Self Defense (repeat from session 1) Presented by Liliana Gonzalez from Community Violence Solutions  

This is an interactive workshop to practice assertiveness with self-defense training and an open discussion about sexual assault prevention and empowerment for teens as well as sexual exploitation awareness.

Session III

A. Expect Respect: A Conversation on Boundaries & Consent Presented by Zephira Derbilch-Milea of Shalom Bayit 
 Everyone deserves healthy relationships! This workshop will offer a safe space to discuss the differences between consent and true consent, how to check-in with ourselves, and how to identify our own boundaries of what we do or do not want in relationships and friendships. Included in the workshop will be tips and tools for asking for and giving true consent and how to set healthy boundaries.

B. Sex-Planations for Grades 8-10 Presented by Huckleberry Youth ProgramsJoin us for this session about how you can stay safe and strong in your relationships. We’ll talk about making choices, keeping boundaries, safer sex practices like birth control and condoms, and making sure our relationships are ones that make us feel good about ourselves. A safe space to ask questions to get the information that will help you feel confident and prepared in your choices.

C. Sex-Planations for Grades 10-12 Presented by Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaEach person needs to decide for herself what choices are right for her around sex. This workshop will help you explore your hopes, expectations, and limits; learn about the many ways to express intimacy, and feel confident in the choices you make about your own sexuality. Ask the questions you’ve been dying to ask about sexuality, safer sex, and relationships, in a fun and confidential space.

D. Building Awareness: Educating Yourself about Drugs and Alcohol in Your Community  Presented by Virginia Peden of Bay Area Community Resources

 In this collaborative workshop we hope to establish a non-judgmental space to share thoughts, ideas and experiences with one another. We’ll talk about what we’re seeing when it comes to drug and alcohol use within our community and identify potential causes and possible alternatives. Together, we will brainstorm ideas about how to make informed choices to support the health, wellness and safety of ourselves and our community

 E. The Powerful You Presented by Helen Kassa, activist

At age eight, she founded a humanitarian educational program here in the United States and in Ethiopia, called Giving Hope to Kids Like Me. By the time she was a freshman in high school she had already fundraised enough money to buy school supplies for over 1,200 elementary school students in Ethiopia, start a merit based scholarship program and have a STEM lab built to provide rural Ethiopian students with hands on learning experience and an opportunity to compete in our STEM based global market. In 2012, United States Congressman Michael Honda Awarded Helen a distinguished honor and recognition of the 2012 Ethiopian Community Award.  Work with Helen to get fired up to go out into the world and contribute in a meaningful way.

 F. Career Possibilities: How Do I Get There From Here?- Presented by a Panel of Dynamic Women in Unique Careers, moderated by Ann Morrison, Larkspur City Council

Hear from a dynamic panel of remarkable women who will share their experiences in a range of careers. Learn what these jobs are really like and how to get started in these fields or the one of your choice. This is an opportunity to discuss the strengths of women in the workplace, what advantages they bring, and challenges they face. Each woman will offer her advice and insights on why now is best time for young women to soar in their careers! Our panelists include a County Supervisor, Doctor, Scientist, and Teacher.

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